New Delhi: Forbes India 30 Under 30 2026 has been unveiled, highlighting young achievers from various fields including artificial intelligence, design, finance, sports and creative arts.
Now in its 13th year, the prestigious list features individuals under the age of 30 across 15 categories, self-made entrepreneurs, professionals, sportspeople and creative artists who are making a significant impact in their respective fields.
Who made the list from Bollywood?
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Bollywood newcomers Aneet Padda, Lakshya and Abhay Verma have earned a place in the prestigious list. Composers Yashraj Mehra and Sanju Rathod have also been recognized for their contributions to India’s music scene.
Anit Padda
Actor Aneet Padda, who emerged as one of the most promising new stars of 2025 with his hugely successful debut film Syara, has made the list. The 23-year-old will next be seen in Shaktishalini. She has also achieved IMDb’s Breakout Star status, was named Gen Z Icon of the Year, and has secured major brand ambassadorships with Lakme, Tanishq with Mia and Reliance Trends.
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Actor Lakshya, who made his Bollywood debut with Kill, is continuously riding the wave of popularity. His 2025 Netflix series The Ba**ads of Bollywood emerged as one of the biggest hits of the platform. Lakshya also won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut and the IIFA Star Debut of the Year Award.
Abhay Verma
Another Bollywood name in this list is Abhay Verma. Born and brought up in Panipat, Verma became a household name with the hit horror-comedy Munjya. Her performance earned her the Iconic Gold Award for Breakout Star and recognition on the Grazia Cool List. Her upcoming projects include the action-drama Laika Laika (with Rasha Thadani, scheduled for 2026) and a role in Shah Rukh Khan’s thriller King.
Abhay started his career with commercials, short films and supporting roles in films and web shows before gaining widespread recognition as a lead actor.
musician in list
Yashraj Mehra
Yashraj Mehra is a young Indian rapper and writer, widely considered one of the rising voices of the Indian hip-hop scene. His popular tracks include Hausla, Dhundhala and Gabbar. The 25-year-old artist also earned a Grammy nomination in 2025, which was a major milestone in his career.
Sanju Rathore
Shakey Shakey fame Sanju Rathod has also made her place in this list. Their songs Gulabi Sadi and Shakey achieved massive viral success, garnering millions of views and streams across all platforms. Pink Saree became the first Marathi independent song to cross 100 million streams on Spotify and received over 400 million YouTube views by mid-2025.
Other notable names
Other achievers included in the list include designer and entrepreneur Mubassira Khalid, Rohit Reji and Pooja Malik, chess player Divya Deshmukh and cricketer Abhishek Sharma.